New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB704

Introduced

1/22/25

Refer

1/22/25

Report Pass

2/26/25

Refer

3/6/25

Report Pass

11/7/25

Engrossed

1/15/26

Refer

1/15/26

Report Pass

3/5/26

Caption

Making an appropriation to the retired senior volunteer program.

Impact

The financial support from HB 704 is expected to enhance the capacity of the RSVP, enabling it to facilitate more extensive community engagement and volunteer opportunities for seniors. This could lead to improved quality of life for retirees, as they remain active in their communities and foster connections. Additionally, the bill aims to leave a positive impact on local organizations that rely on senior volunteers, which often provide essential services across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and social services.

Summary

House Bill 704 proposes an appropriation specifically aimed at funding the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). This program is instrumental in mobilizing retired individuals to contribute to community service initiatives, allowing them to engage in meaningful volunteer work while providing valuable resources to local organizations. By providing financial support for RSVP, the bill emphasizes the significance of integrating seniors into community efforts and acknowledges the wealth of knowledge and experience they bring to volunteer activities.

Contention

While there is general support for initiatives that assist senior citizens, debates may arise regarding the allocation of state funds, especially in times of budget constraints. There may be discussions on whether this funding should prioritize more pressing issues over volunteer programs. Opponents might argue that while supporting volunteerism is important, it should not come at the cost of addressing other critical needs such as healthcare and infrastructure. Nonetheless, supporters emphasize the long-term benefits of investing in senior programs, positing that fostering volunteerism can ultimately reduce state expenditures in social services by maintaining seniors’ health and involvement in community activities.

Companion Bills

NH HB704

Carry Over Relative to caregiver respite and senior volunteer programs and making an appropriation therefor.

Previously Filed As

NH HB704

Relative to caregiver respite and senior volunteer programs and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB586

Establishing an employee assistance program for small town first responders and making an appropriation therefor.

NH SB117

Making an appropriation to the department of education to fund the online tutoring program.

NH SB21

Relative to establishing a New Hampshire state trooper recruitment loan debt relief program and making an appropriation therefor.

NH SB244

Relative to expanding access to primary health care services, increasing the size of the health care workforce, and making appropriations therefor.

NH SB279

Establishing the housing champion business loan program and making appropriations to the department of business and economic affairs and the business finance authority.

NH HB619

Making an appropriation to the solid waste management fund.

NH SB274

Establishing a 4-year pilot program to improve rail trails in New Hampshire, including the establishment of 2 funds, the rail trails program fund and the emergency trail repair fund, and making appropriations therefor.

NH HB246

Directing the state conservation committee to implement the conservation district climate resilience grant program and making an appropriation therefor.

NH HB115

Making temporary appropriations for the expenses and encumbrances of the state of New Hampshire.

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